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Police patrol as a protestor stands near a banner outside of a venue where Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform, in Arnhem, Netherlands, June 6, 2026. (Mouneb Taim/AP)
June 6, 2026, 11:57 pm
Despite antisemitic controversy, thousands attend Kanye West concert in Netherlands
Protesters from the Jewish organization CIDI demonstrate outside the venue, displaying antisemitic quotes from the rapper on placards
By Eva VAN DAM
FILE - Kanye West, who changed his name to Ye in 2021, performs at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 20, 2019. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
June 4, 2026, 9:04 am
Dutch court rejects appeal by Jewish group, rules Kanye West allowed to perform
Judge says ‘no indications’ controversial rapper’s presence could cause ‘concrete dangers’; Jewish group: ‘The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic’
By Molly Quell
Kanye West performs at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Indio, California. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
May 30, 2026, 12:57 pm
Italy bans Kanye West concert after concern from Jewish community
Rapper, also known as Ye, has faced bans across Europe following years of antisemitic activity; authorities also cancel concert by rapper Travis Scott amid fears of crowd violence
By Reuters
Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/ Getty Images via AFP)
April 15, 2026, 1:48 pm
Kanye West postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they’ll seek ban
Artist with history of antisemitic remarks and actions says he takes responsibility for his past, but doesn’t want to put his fans ‘in the middle of it’
By AP and ToI Staff
Kanye West performs at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Indio, California. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
April 8, 2026, 8:03 pm
Netherlands not planning to bar Kanye West over antisemitic outbursts
Dutch minister says no indication of threat to public order, despite UK ban and growing European backlash over rapper’s history of anti-Jewish, pro-Hitler rhetoric
By AFP
Ye, the US rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York, June 13, 2025. (AP/Larry Neumeister)
April 8, 2026, 12:59 am
Kanye West barred from UK over antisemitic history, causing music festival cancellation
Rapper who released ‘Heil Hitler’ song last year had offered to meet with British Jewish community to express remorse and promote ‘unity, peace and love’
By Agencies
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs in New York, June 13, 2025. (AP/Michael R. Sisak)
April 6, 2026, 8:48 am
Kanye to headline London festival; major sponsors drop support, Starmer raises concerns
Drinks giants Pepsi, Diageo pull Wireless Festival sponsorship; British PM: Booking of rapper with history of antisemitism ‘deeply concerning’; Jewish group calls for West to be banned
By AFP and ToI Staff
Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/AFP)
April 4, 2026, 11:34 am
Kanye West plays to packed LA stadium as he launches comeback from antisemitism controversies
Artist known as Ye gives first major US concert in 5 years — 11 months after releasing a song titled ‘Heil Hitler,’ and just two months after publishing apology for his antisemitism
By Ryan Pearson
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs in New York, June 13, 2025. (AP/Michael R. Sisak)
January 27, 2026, 1:47 am
Kanye West apologizes for his antisemitism — again; Jewish groups mostly mum
Hip hop star now known as Ye says he ‘lost touch with reality’ in full-page ad in Wall Street Journal; ADL: ‘Truest apology’ would be to refrain from future discrimination toward Jews
By Andrew Lapin
Andrew Tate (R) and his brother Tristan (2R) speak to the media as they arrive in Romania back from US, in Bucharest March 22, 2025. (Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP)
January 22, 2026, 1:08 pm
Andrew Tate distances himself from singing ‘Heil Hitler’ song; others double down
Social media personality and his brother say they weren’t responsible for playing Ye track in Miami, while influencer Myron Gaines says he’s ‘not sorry’ and ‘would do it again today’
By Joseph Strauss
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Evan Vucci)
January 12, 2026, 8:36 am
‘We don’t need them. We don’t like them’: Trump says MAGA has no room for antisemites
In wide-ranging interview with the NYT, US president says he is probably ‘the least antisemitic person’ in the world and claims he does not know who Nick Fuentes is
By Jacob Magid
The rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, meets with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto in a video posted online on November 6, 2025. (Screenshot, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 7, 2025, 3:07 am
Kanye West, after antisemitic tirades, meets prominent kabbalist to ‘make amends’
West, known as Ye, who has been one of the most vocal antisemites over the past few years, meets with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto and attributes his behavior to bipolar disorder
By ToI Staff
Ye, the US rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York, June 13, 2025. (AP/Larry Neumeister)
July 2, 2025, 5:59 pm
Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song release
‘We have enough problems without deliberately importing bigotry,’ says minister about US rapper known for antisemitic outbursts, amid surge in anti-Jewish incidents since Oct. 7
By Agencies
Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/ Getty Images via AFP)
May 18, 2025, 5:34 am
Kanye West’s pro-Hitler song racks up millions of views on X
The song, ‘Heil Hitler,’ has been removed from Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Music, but has been seen nearly 10 million times on Elon Musk’s social media platform
By AFP
Joe Rogan attends UFC 274 at Footprint Center on May 7, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP)
May 17, 2025, 3:52 am
Joe Rogan defends Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler,’ echoes antisemitic stereotypes in song
Podcaster claims banning track would ‘kind of support what [Ye] says, which is that there’s this concerted effort, if you talk about Jewish people, that they’re going to remove you from everything’
By Grace Gilson
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